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September 4, 2019
Volatility Picked Up in August
August saw renewed volatility in stocks, following a remarkably strong year thus far. The S&P 500 Index fell -1.8% for the month, but is still...
Read moreAugust 27, 2019
3 Common Fixed Income Myths
Are you avoiding bonds because you’re worried about interest rates or because you believe that bonds are only for retirees who need income? These a...
Read moreAugust 13, 2019
Are You Focused on the Worst Possible Scenario or the Most Likely Outcome?
As you’re investing your portfolio, do you find that you’re primarily focused on the possibility of another massive market decline like we saw in 2008...
Read moreAugust 6, 2019
Markets Hit New Highs. Can it Continue?
Stocks were up modestly in July. The tech-focused Nasdaq 100 gained 2.3%, the S&P 500 was up 1.5%, and the Dow increased 1.1%. Foreign markets...
Read moreJuly 2, 2019
June Rally Caps Strong First Half of 2019
Global stock markets had their best first-half returns since 1997. After soaring to a record high in late June, the S&P 500 was up a whopping...
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